Houttuynia cordata leaf extract

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AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia leaf extract, Fish mint leaf extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract/Volcanic Ash Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the extract of the leaves of Houttuynia cordata and Volcanic Ash by the microorganism, Bacillus.
Family
Saururaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Houttuynia leaves have been used in Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese medicine as a cooling, detoxifying agent for skin inflammation and acne. Modern skincare incorporates the leaf extract for its purported antimicrobial and soothing properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR